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What is a 'tilma'?
What is a 'tilma'?
The art of New Spain was solely influenced by European styles.
The art of New Spain was solely influenced by European styles.
False (B)
What was the primary purpose of the Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza?
What was the primary purpose of the Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza?
To aid the Spanish monarch in understanding his new subjects.
The 17th century art of New Spain is often characterized by a taste for the _________.
The 17th century art of New Spain is often characterized by a taste for the _________.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Who commissioned the Codex Mendoza?
Who commissioned the Codex Mendoza?
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The Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza depicts the conquest of Tenochtitlan.
The Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza depicts the conquest of Tenochtitlan.
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What are some common subjects included in New Spain paintings?
What are some common subjects included in New Spain paintings?
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What is a common feature of dress for Inkan nobility?
What is a common feature of dress for Inkan nobility?
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The clothing of the angel in the artwork has real silver attached to it.
The clothing of the angel in the artwork has real silver attached to it.
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What was considered sacred to the indigenous people of South America related to light?
What was considered sacred to the indigenous people of South America related to light?
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Beautiful fabrics were important to the Inka and other South American peoples before the ______.
Beautiful fabrics were important to the Inka and other South American peoples before the ______.
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The painting Angel with Arquebus, Asiel Timor Dei depicts an angel holding what object?
The painting Angel with Arquebus, Asiel Timor Dei depicts an angel holding what object?
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Images of armed angels were uncommon during the Catholic Counter-Reformation.
Images of armed angels were uncommon during the Catholic Counter-Reformation.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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In the Viceroyalty of Peru, the images of armed angels represented what ideas?
In the Viceroyalty of Peru, the images of armed angels represented what ideas?
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Which European power was most likely responsible for commissioning the cabinet described in the text?
Which European power was most likely responsible for commissioning the cabinet described in the text?
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The double-headed eagle crest on the cabinet symbolizes the French monarchy.
The double-headed eagle crest on the cabinet symbolizes the French monarchy.
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Besides Europe, what two other continents were involved in the mixing of people detailed in this text?
Besides Europe, what two other continents were involved in the mixing of people detailed in this text?
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The painted coat of arms on the cabinet belongs to the _______ family.
The painted coat of arms on the cabinet belongs to the _______ family.
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Match the following regions with their likely populations involved in the 'mixing of races' in the text.
Match the following regions with their likely populations involved in the 'mixing of races' in the text.
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What was the main purpose for Castas paintings?
What was the main purpose for Castas paintings?
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Castas paintings typically portrayed Africans and Indigenous Americans with disrespect.
Castas paintings typically portrayed Africans and Indigenous Americans with disrespect.
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What are the three main ancestries that 'mixed' in New Spain, as depicted in Castas paintings?
What are the three main ancestries that 'mixed' in New Spain, as depicted in Castas paintings?
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Study Notes
New Spain
- Period: 1500-1820 CE
- Also known as Spanish colonies in the Americas
- Study guide link provided
Vocabulary
- New Spain: Spanish colony in the Americas.
- Frontispiece: The first or main page of a book or document.
- Viceroyalty: A territory governed by a viceroy.
- Codex: An ancient book, often containing historical or religious records.
- Antonio Mendoza: First Viceroy of New Spain.
- Mexica: The Aztec people.
- Mexican Baroque: Style of art in colonial Mexico.
- Virgin de Guadalupe: Important religious figure in Latin America.
- Juan Diego: A person associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe.
- Tilma: A native cloak.
- Seraph: A heavenly being.
- Mother of pearl: Iridescent substance from the inner layer of mollusk shells.
- Enconchado: A decorative technique using mother-of-pearl.
- Biombo (byobu): Transcultural exchange of folding screens from Japan to Mexico.
- Habsburg Dynasty: European royal family.
- Castas: Social classifications of people of mixed racial heritage.
- Mestizo: Person of mixed indigenous and European descent.
- Criollos (creoles): People born in the Americas of European descent.
- Posthumously: After death.
- Escudo: A shield-shaped heraldic emblem.
- Arquebus: A type of early firearm.
- Missionizing: The act of converting people to a particular faith.
- Subjugation: The act of bringing people under control or domination.
- Asiel Timor Dei: A religious painting of an angel.
Essential Knowledge
- Baroque Drama: 17th-century art style, emphasizing movement, drama, and emotional expression.
- Multicultural: Mixing of indigenous and European artistic styles and materials.
- Subject Matter: Religious subjects, portraits, and scenes of everyday life.
Additional Information
- Map of Spanish Viceroyalty: Shows the extent of New Spain's territory in 1819.
- The Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza: A historical document, meant to record the history of the Aztec Empire, pre-Spanish Conquest.
- Castas Paintings: Show social hierarchies and the mixing of different races and their offspring.
- The Virgin of Guadalupe: A sacred image of the Virgin Mary, with a significant story.
- Mexican Baroque: Art style developed in colonial Mexico with a combination of Western European approaches with local traditions and materials.
- Byobu or folding screens: Screens imported from Japan to Mexico, used in homes of the elite.
- 17th Century Cabinet: An elaborate piece of furniture.
- The Siege of Belgrade: A description of the siege of Belgrade, part of the Austro-Turkish War.
- Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz: Important female writer and advocate for women's rights in Latin America. Shown on the 200 Peso note in Mexico.
- Qorikancha: An Incan site converted to Catholic use.
- Angel with Arquebus: A painting depicting an angel, displaying an arquebus (early firearm) along with other symbols of status and divinity.
- The End of New Spain: The territory's decline.
- Viceroyalty of Peru: Spanish colonial territory in South America.
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Explore the history and key vocabulary of New Spain, the Spanish colonies in the Americas from 1500 to 1820 CE. This quiz covers significant terms and figures, including the viceroyalty system, cultural exchanges, and important religious figures such as the Virgin de Guadalupe. Perfect for students studying colonial Latin American history.
